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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,847.02, 286,677.42 and 158,899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,847.02, 286,677.42 and 158,899.26 is: 219,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,847.02 : 286,677.42 = 158,899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,847.02/286,677.42 = 158,899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,847.02x = 286,677.42 × 158,899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,847.02x = 45,552,829,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552,829,896.71/207,847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,165.18

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